The government, through the Ministry of Health, will be expanding its telemedicine capabilities to 80 health posts and centres in Regions One (Barima-Waini), Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), by the end of the year. In 2023, 25 telemedicine sites were established in the hinterland to provide specialised care to the locals. […]
Members of the Rotaract Clubs have been challenged to continue influencing others and making a positive impact in the communities they serve. The challenge was made by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, as she addressed the Opening Ceremony of the District 7030 Conference at the National Cultural Centre on Thursday. “In […]
His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has commended the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) leadership for its’ direct commitment and interventions in the Caribbean region. The president was at the time delivering the Keynote address at the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) on Thursday, in Nassau, Bahamas. President Ali promised to work with other countries […]
Despite there being a robust system in place for the lawful exportation of gold, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has expressed the need for strengthening of this system and ramping up of charges and penalties to tackle gold smuggling. Dr Jagdeo, who was at the time speaking at a press conference at Office of the […]
In light of the recent announcement of United States sanctions placed against three Guyanese, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated the government’s intention to conduct a full investigation on the merits of this matter. While updating reporters at his weekly press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo noted that […]
With the power ship supplying 36 megawatts of electricity to the national grid and the Gas to Energy project set to come on stream in 2025, adding approximately 300 megawatts of energy, the government is keen on ensuring that the national grid is fortified to manage the surge of electricity that will be utilised to […]
The government has executed significant infrastructural works to rehabilitate the barge in Kwakwani, Region Ten to ensure the transportation service is restored soonest. The undertaking was done in partnership with the Kwakwani Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) to advance the rehabilitation work so that commercial activities such as mining and logging are not disrupted. Speaking with […]
-Canal No. 1 pump station to be completed by the end of July During a community engagement in Bagotville on the West Bank of Demerara on Wednesday, Agriculture Minister. Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that the design for the massive Hope-like Canal being constructed in Region Three will be completed soon. The Minister was at a […]
“The Undated Article” I have taken note of an undated article “Nah Tek Yuh Mattie Eye Fuh See: U.S. Involvement in the 2020 Guyanese Election” which appeared in the online Chicago Journal of International Law written by a lawyer, Ms. Amber Symone Stewart. The article attempts to present a rather disingenuous diversionary argument to obfuscate […]
– 7,782 persons awarded GOAL scholarships in 2024 The government has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the educational endeavours of Guyanese to improve their livelihoods and contribute to the nation’s growth, as 7,782 persons received the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) online scholarships in 2024. The Department of Public Information (DPI) caught […]